MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heat shield insecure / rear support bracket broken
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 HHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 HHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DG53 HHJ registered?
DG53 HHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is DG53 HHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 HHJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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